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On November 11, 1919, the first year anniversary of the Armistice, a photograph was taken of the welcome arch crossing Main Street in Tilton New Hampshire. This would have been located at approximately 276 Main Street, facing west. No doubt … Continue reading →

Edward Harold Dowd aka Harold E. Dowd was born 2 Aug 1895 in Manchester NH, to John D. & Bridget “Delia” (Connor) Dowd. Harold’s father John was by occupation a shoemaker. In 1910 the family was living at 145 Pine … Continue reading →

Built prior to 1864 on the spot where Eastern Slope Inn now sits, was first a small summer boarding house of Jonathan Melvin Seavey, a Conway NH carpenter. In 1864 this structure was sold to James T. Randall. In 1888 … Continue reading →

Vera Althea Tryon stands frozen in time, with her hands clasped delicately around a diploma. She wears a white, ruffled summer dress. Her hair is pulled back, and tied with a large white silk bow. She wears elbow high white … Continue reading →

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